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"Say, Red, you better go quick, in the machine," said Collie, fearful that Saunders was up to mischief. "Grand idea, that," said Overland, calmly brushing his hat. "But Tenlow and Saunders that you're thinkin' about ain't neither of 'em goin' to ride up too close to me again. They are goin' to lay for me down the cañon. They'll string a riata across the road and hold up the car, most likely.
As she spoke the car roared, jumped forward, and shot down the smooth grade of the valley road. "Now, Mr. Tenlow, I wish you would explain this to me. And then to Uncle Walter. I sent one of our men with a horse. He was to wait for me here. What right have you to interfere with him?" "I guess I got as much right as you have to interfere with me," said Tenlow sullenly.
They had even ridden to town together and attended the little white church in the eucalyptus grove.... He thought of their ride homeward late that Sunday afternoon.... Once and once only had Overland's name been mentioned in the bunk-house. Saunders, discussing horses and riders in general, listened to Collie's account of Overland's escape from the deputy, Tenlow.
"Why didn't you, then?" asked Tenlow, restraining his anger; for Louise, in spite of herself, had smiled at Overland's somewhat picturesque resentment. "Why didn't you, then?" "Huh!" snorted Overland scornfully. "Do you suppose I'd start anything with a lady around? That ain't my style. You're a kid. You'll get hurt some day." Deputy Tenlow scowled.
Finally she asked whether Mr. Tenlow "had taken a fall," or not. "Sure he did!" replied Collie. "A couple or three years ago tryin' to outride Overland Red. Don't you remember?" "Collie, you're a regular hypocrite." "Yes, ma'am." "And you look frightful." "Yes, ma'am." "You're not a bit ashamed." "Yes, ma'am, I am." "Don't say 'Yes, ma'am' all the time. You don't seem to be ashamed.
"I'm bettin' my little gun to a thousand dollars less than nothin'. Ain't you game? I'm givin' you the long end." "Never mind," growled Tenlow. "You can talk later." The boy Collie, recovering from his surprise at the arrest, stepped up to the sheriff. "Where do I come in?" he asked. "You can't pinch Red without me. I was with him that time the guy croaked out on the Mojave. Red didn't kill him.
Far above them Tenlow and Collie could see it creeping round a turn in the road. It disappeared in a dip, to reappear almost instantly, gliding swiftly down the long slant toward the valley. The staccato drumming of the exhaust echoed along the hillside. Overland's silk hat shone bravely in the sun. Beside the outlaw was the figure of a woman. Tenlow foresaw complications and muttered profanely.
"Hold on there!" cried Collie, jumping forward. "Collie, I'll talk with him." "Take my horse, Miss Louise," said Collie, flushing. "No, indeed. I'll ride Sarko." "I'll get him," said Collie. "No. Mr. Tenlow will get him, I am sure." "A woman can make any deal look smooth if she is interested," said Tenlow, turning toward the brush. He came out leading the pony. "Thank you.
Feed good on the hills yet?" "Pretty good." "I hear you got company up to the Moonstone." "Yep. Eastern folks, doctor and his wife." And Collie looked the deputy hard in the eye. "Oh, that was their machine I heard coughin' up the cañon last night, eh?" "I didn't ask them about that," replied Collie. "You're improvin' since you first come into these hills," said Tenlow, with some sarcasm.
"Mebby we can do something." "You'll get arrested, now," said the girl. "If Dick Tenlow is alive, you'll have to go for help. If he isn't...." "I'll go, all right. I ain't afraid. I didn't do anything. I guess I'll stick around till Red shows up again, anyhow." "You're a stranger here. I should go as soon as you have sent help," said the girl. "Mebby I better.
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